Bloomberg reports the Trump administration is asking Serbia and other Balkan countries to accept US deportees, following a Supreme Court decision revoking temporary legal status for some nationalities. #Trump euinsider.eu/news/trump-see…

Ukraine reports Russia launched its largest drone attack, firing nearly 500 drones and more than a dozen missiles. Ukrainian officials say most drones and missiles were shot down and injuries were minimal. #Ukraine #Russia euinsider.eu/news/three-yea…

NATO Chief Mark Rutte is calling for a "quantum leap" in defence spending, urging alliance members to boost investment in air and missile defences and military infrastructure, in response to mounting global threats. #NATO #Defence euinsider.eu/news/nato-chie…

The EU has launched a new ocean pact aiming to restore 20% of Europe’s marine ecosystems by 2030 and cut plastic and nutrient pollution by half within five years. Announced at #UNOC3, the pact includes €1 billion for global marine projects. euinsider.eu/news/eu-launch…

Europe’s car industry faces production challenges as China imposes export controls on rare earth minerals, impacting supply chains, as a result of growing US-China trade tensions. #EU #China euinsider.eu/news/europes-c…

The EU has announced new sanctions targeting Russia's energy exports, banks, and trade. Measures include lowering the oil price cap, expanding the SWIFT ban, and restricting technology exports. #EU #Russia #SanctionsagainstRussia euinsider.eu/news/russias-e…

President Macron says France will ban social media for children under 15 within months if the EU does not act. The announcement follows a fatal school stabbing by a 14-year-old in Nogent. #France #SocialMedia euinsider.eu/news/france-to…

The UK and EU have agreed to open Gibraltar’s borders with Spain, ending passport checks and joining the Schengen area. The deal aims to ease crossings for 15,000 daily commuters and ensure legal certainty. #Gibraltar #Schengen euinsider.eu/news/uk-and-eu…

The IAEA board has found Iran in non-compliance with its nuclear obligations for the first time in 20 years. In response, Iran announced plans for a new enrichment facility. #IAEA #Iran euinsider.eu/news/iaea-boar…

At the G7 summit, President Trump signaled he would not back new sanctions on Russia, saying Europeans should "do it first". The EU and UK are pushing for a lower price cap on Russian oil as part of coordinated sanctions. #G7 #Sanctions #Russia euinsider.eu/news/trump-sig…

The European Commission has fined Greece nearly €400 million for mismanaging EU farm subsidies between 2016 and 2023. The penalty follows findings of inadequate controls and comes as investigations into farm fraud continue. #EU #Greece euinsider.eu/news/eu-fines-…

The G7 summit ended without major agreements on Ukraine or the Middle East. Six leaders discussed the conflicts, but no joint statement on Ukraine was released, as the summit was marked by President Trump’s departure. #G7 #Ukraine euinsider.eu/news/g7-leader…

The European Commission found AliExpress in breach of platform rules over handling illegal products, citing failures in risk assessment and content moderation. Future breaches may lead to fines. #EU #AliExpress euinsider.eu/news/eu-finds-…

The Dutch government has advised parents not to let children under 15 use social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, citing risks such as depression, panic attacks, and sleep issues. #Netherlands euinsider.eu/news/dutch-gov…

Turkey has claimed half of the Aegean Sea as its area of marine influence, escalating a territorial dispute with Greece over marine conservation zones. The move follows Greece’s plans to create marine parks in contested waters. #Turkey #Greece euinsider.eu/news/turkey-cl…

EU governments have agreed on a €1.5 billion defense investment, with at least 65% of components for funded items required to come from the EU or associated countries, although some states argued the “buy European” rules are too restrictive #EU #Defense euinsider.eu/news/eu-govern…

Greece’s parliament has voted to investigate former Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis over the 2023 Tempi rail disaster that killed 57 people. A special committee will consider waiving his immunity for possible criminal charges. #Greece #Tempi euinsider.eu/news/greek-par…

The European Parliament has set up a working group to review how the European Commission funds NGOs, following controversy over payments to environmental groups. The group will report in six months and could recommend rule changes. #EU #NGOs euinsider.eu/news/european-…

A new ECFR survey finds strong support for higher defence spending across most of Europe, but many doubt the EU can achieve independence from the US within five years. However, support for Ukraine remains high, regardless of US policy. #Europe #Defence euinsider.eu/news/survey-fi…

Is the EU about to give ground on digital sovereignty as pressure mounts from the US? Dive into our latest analysis of the Digital Markets Act, transatlantic power plays, and what’s at stake for Europe’s future, a piece by Ricardo Silvestre. euinsider.eu/news/eu-digita…